CEAT Laptop Specifications
Laptop Specifications
Architecture
Laptop specifications for Architecture students are published by the School of Architecture. See the official flyer for additional information. Listed below is a summary of specifications.
- O/S: Windows 10
- CPU: current generation i7 or Ryzen 7
- RAM: 32GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA GPU with at least 16GB vRAM (for example: RTX A4500 or RTX 3080)
- 1 TB SSD
- Monitor: 15" FHD (1920 x 1080)
- Other required accessories as listed in the official document (see above)
MAE or MET
- O/S: Windows 10
- CPU: i7 or Ryzen 7
- RAM: 16GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA GPU with at least 4GB vRAM (for example: RTX A1000 or RTX A500)
- Verify your video card is certified with AutoCAD and Solidworks
- HD: 512GB or larger solid-state
All Other Engineering or Technology Majors
- O/S: Windows 10
- CPU: i7 or Ryzen 7
- RAM: 16GB
- Graphics: Integrated graphics
- Note: integrated graphics are not officially supported by SolidWorks
- HD: 512GB or larger solid-state
MACINTOSH
Because nearly all CEAT software is Windows-based, Macs are not recommended for use in CEAT degree programs. However, if students choose to purchase a Mac, they need a very high-end system, with at least the following specs and requirements:
- Must purchase Parallels virtualization software
- Must obtain a licensed copy of Windows 10 to run on Parallels.
- CPU: i7 or better, or equivalent M1 processor
- RAM: 32GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
NOTE: Attempting to run Windows-only, high performance software such as SolidWorks may yield inconsistent results.
CEAT Checkout Laptop Program
Laptops are available for short term check out.
Check out/in hours:
9 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday
Check out laptops run Windows 10 Enterprise and can run CEAT required software. The
following programs are preinstalled:
- Solidworks
- Chrome
- Office 365
Additional CEAT software can be requested.
Check out and software installation is granted on a case-by-case basis for a limited amount of time per person per semester.
To check out a laptop a student must be enrolled in a CEAT degree and agree to the
terms and conditions of the Checkout Laptop Agreement.
To request a check out laptop and agree to the terms and conditions of the CEAT Checkout
Laptop Program click the link below
Computer Lab Availability & Software
ENGINEERING NORTH 019
36 seats available
- Automation Studio
- On Screen Takeoff
- Polymath
- Aspen Plus and HYSYS